Author name: Scott Balson

Mahushu Village, Mpumalanga – Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has urged the government to take stronger action to stimulate economic growth and create opportunities for young people, as the country commemorates Youth Day. Speaking at the DA’s national June 16 commemoration event in Mahushu village, Mpumalanga, Steenhuisen emphasized the need for faster and more effective […]

As South Africa commemorated the 49th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, political leaders across the spectrum used Youth Day rallies to address pressing issues facing the country’s youth, including rampant unemployment and gender-based violence (GBV). DA Calls for Economic Growth and Jobs Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen urged the government to prioritize economic

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema is set to address thousands of supporters today at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, Durban, as part of the party’s National Youth Day rally. The event marks a strategic push by the EFF to regain lost ground in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) following a disappointing performance in the 2024 general

Bloemfontein, South Africa – The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed concerns over weapons allegedly not returned by soldiers deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), stating that the majority of equipment is being transported back in a phased process. Lieutenant General Siphiwe Sangweni, Chief of Joint Operations, confirmed that 80% of SANDF

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was “doomed from the beginning,” according to defense analyst Ricardo Teixeira, who criticized the mission’s planning and execution as South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops continue returning home. Speaking in an interview, Teixeira, an analyst at Defence Web, argued that

Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivered a keynote address at the official National Youth Day commemoration in Potchefstroom today, focusing on the pressing issue of youth unemployment and outlining government interventions to tackle the crisis. Speaking at the event, Mashatile emphasized the need for economic participation and entrepreneurship among young South Africans, highlighting collaborations with the

The departure of black leaders from the Democratic Alliance (DA) signals underlying “racial tensions” within the party, according to political analyst Sandile Swana. This comes after 24-year-old rising star Liam Jacobs, a DA member of Parliament, effectively left the party to join the Patriotic Alliance (PA). Although Jacobs has not formally resigned, the DA confirmed

A somber memorial service took place today in Heidedal, Bloemfontein, to honor the lives of at least 49 children who have drowned in the Corobrick Quarry over the years. The unfenced and unguarded quarry has long been a deadly attraction for local children, who use it as a swimming spot during hot summer days. A

Residents of Mthatha continue to face severe water shortages weeks after devastating floods hit the region, despite promises from officials that services would be restored. During a recent visit to the area, President Cyril Ramaphosa assured communities that water would be reinstated promptly. However, many in Slovo Park and surrounding areas say they have yet

The City of Cape Town has taken a firm stance against the newly passed Public Procurement Act, with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis declaring that the national government cannot dictate municipal operations. Speaking during a Youth Day event in Lavender Hill, Hill-Lewis argued that the Act undermines local governance and violates constitutional principles. Municipal Autonomy Under Threat